The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.
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Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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